Installed in a high density Perle Media Converter Chassis, Perle's line of feature rich Gigabit SFP Managed Media Converter Modules transparently Gigabit copper to SFP for multimode or single mode fiber. Our Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converters provide an economical path to extend the distance of an existing network, the life of non-fiber based equipment, or the distance between two devices. The pluggable fiber optics port allows for flexible network configurations using SFP tanceivers supplied by Perle, Cisco or other manufacturers of MSA compliant SFPs.

Network Administrators can "see-everything" with
Perle's advanced features such as Auto-Negotiation,
Auto-MDIX, Link Pass-Through, Fiber Fault Alert, and
Loopback. Along with a Media Converter Management Module in the chassis, configuration and monitoring of the copper and fiber ports can be performed. This allows for more efficient troubleshooting
and less on-site maintenance. These cost and time saving features, along with a lifetime warranty and free worldwide technical support, make Perle's Gigabit SFP Managed Converter Modules the smart choice for IT professionals.

For those environments requiring a medium to large-scale deployment of media converters, a centralized platform that simplifies the configuration, administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of this gear is recommended. PerleVIEW Device Management software is a multi-user, Windows server-based application that delivers this level of Enterprise-grade solution.

Gigabit SFP Managed Media Converter Module Features

Configuration Mode selection

Select whether the module is to use the on-board DIP switches or enable the management module in the chassis to manage

Module Information

SFP Signaling rate

SFP Link Reach for :

9/125 fiber

50/125 fiber

62.5/125 fiber

SFP wavelength

Chassis Slot number that the module is in

Media converter model and serial

User configurable module name

User configurable fiber port name

User configurable copper port name

Hardware revision number

Firmware version number

Module DIP switch settings

View hardware DIP switch settings

Low power mode

If enabled it sets the Gigabit copper transceiver into “low power mode” which limits the strength of the signal. ( for shorter cable lengths ). Default is disabled

Port Control

Enable or disable individual fiber or copper port on the module

Copper Port Status

Port Enabled (Yes/No)

Link Status (Up/Down)

Auto Negotiation Settings (Disabled, Complete or In Progress)

Resolved as crossover MDI or MDIX type

SFP Status

DOM / DMI Optical monitoring of :

SFP temperature

TX supply voltage

TX bias current

TX output power

RX received optical power

Port Enabled (Yes/No)

Connector type (SC, LC, ST, SFP)

Link Status (Up/Down)

Far End Fault (OK, Failed)

Fiber Loopback mode (On/Off)

Module Control

Reset card

Reset to factory default

Ability to specific read/write phy registers.

Update firmware

Fiber Loopback mode (Yes/No)

Upload/download configuration

Backup and Restore

Provides fast and easy module replacement. Management module will always save a copy of the media converter configuration and will restore this configuration automatically to the media module when it is detected in the slot

Auto-Negotiation (802.3ab)

The media converter supports auto
negotiation. The 1000Base-X fiber interface negotiates
according to 802.3 clause 37. The 1000Base-T
negotiates according to 802.3 clause 28 and 40.
The 1000Base-X will link up with its partner
after the highest common denominator (HCD) is
reached and the copper has linked up with its
partner. The 1000Base-X will continue to cycle
through negotiation transmitting a remote fault
of offline (provided this is enabled through
the switch setting) until the copper is linked
up and the HCDs match.

Auto-MDIX (automatic medium-dependant interface
crossover) detects the signaling on the 1000Base-T
interface to determine the type of cable connected
(straight-through or crossover) and automatically
configures the connection when enabled. The media
converter can also correct for wires swapped
within a pair.

The media converter will adjust
for up to 64ns of delay skew between the 1000Base-T
pairs.

When the Link Mode switch is placed into Smart
Link Pass-Through mode, the 1000Base-T port
will reflect the state of the 1000Base-X media
converter port. This feature can be used whether
fiber auto-negotiation is enabled or disabled.

Fiber Fault Alert

With Fiber Fault Alert the state of the 1000Base-X
receiver is passed to the 1000Base-X transmitter.
This provides fault notification to the partner
device attached to the 1000Base-X interface of
the media converter. If the 1000Base-X transmitter
is off as a result of this fault it will be turned
on periodically to allow the condition to clear
should the partner device on the 1000Base-X be
using a similar technique. This eliminates the
possibility of lockouts that occur with some
media converters. Applies only when fiber auto-negotiation
is disabled.

Pause (IEEE 802.3x)

Pause signaling is an IEEE feature that temporarily
suspends data transmission between two devices
in the event that one of the devices becomes
overwhelmed. The media converter supports pause
negotiation on the 1000Base-T fiber connection
and 1000Base-X fiber connection. Select Symmetrical, asymmetrical TX or asymmetrical RX

Duplex

Full and half
duplex operation supported.

Jumbo Packets

Transparent to jumbo packets up to 10KB-default. Jumbo packet support can be disabled.

This green LED is turned on when power is applied to the media converter. Otherwise it is off. The LED will blink when in Loopback test mode.

Fiber link on / Receive activity (LKF)

This green LED is operational only when power is applied. The LED is on when the 1000Base-X link is on and flashes with a 50% duty cycle when data is received. The LED will slow blink when the 1000Base-X interface has been taken down as a result of a fault on the 1000Base-T interface.

Copper link on / Receive activity (LKC)

This green LED is operational only when power is applied. The LED is on when the 1000Base-T link is on and flashes with a 50% duty cycle when data is received. The LED will slow blink when the 1000Base-T interface has been taken down as a result of a fault on the 1000Base-T interface.

Switches: On-Board

Auto-Negotiation

Enabled (Default - Up) In this mode the 1000Base-X and the 1000Base-T will negotiate to the HCD of the two link partners. The 1000Base-X will link up after the negotiation is completed and the 1000Base-T has linked up.

Disabled - The 1000Base-X will not use auto negotiation. The 1000Base-T will negotiate to the HCD of the Switch settings and the link partner.

Link Mode

Link Mode provides a transparency to the state of the copper link allowing for simplified trouble shooting from the devices connected to the media converter.

With Fiber Auto Negotiation disabled the state of the 1000Base-T link has
no effect on the 1000Base-X link.

Smart Link Pass Through (Down)
With Fiber Auto Negotiation enabled the behavior is as follows. When the 1000Base-T link goes down the 1000Base-X link is brought down. The 1000Base-X link will advertise Remote Fault (Link Fault). When Remote Fault (Link Fault) is received on the 1000Base-X interface the 1000Base-T transmitter will be turned off. When the 1000Base-T receiver is off the 1000Base-X transmitter will be turned off. When the 1000Base-X receiver goes off the 1000Base-T transmitter will be turned off.

With Fiber Auto-Negotiation disabled the behavior is as follows. When the 1000Base-T receiver is off the 1000Base-X transmitter will be turned off. When the 1000Base-X receiver goes off the 1000Base-T transmitter will be turned off.

Pause

When Fiber Auto Negotiation is disabled Pause should only be enabled when all devices connected to the media converter support pause.

Disabled - The Media converter will advertise that it does not have Pause capability during Auto-Negotiation.

Fiber Fault Alert

The Fiber Fault Alert switch has meaning when Auto-Negotiation is disabled

Enabled (Default - Up)
When the 1000Base-X receiver is off the 1000Base-X transmitter is turned off. Periodically the 1000Base-X receiver will be turned on for a short period to allow the condition to clear if the 1000Base-X link partner is using a similar feature.

In this enterprise campus application, up to 18 Perle CM-1000 Gigabit to Fiber Media Converters are installed in the MCR1900 Media Converter Chassis. The 19th slot in the chassis is filled the MCR-MGT Management Module. All media converts in the chassis are managed by SNMP, Telnet or an internet browser interface. A remote fiber enabled Ethernet switch is connected directly to the central MCR1900 Chassis. A standalone S-1000 Media Converter converts the fiber to Ethernet in a fiber-to-desktop application. Another S-1000 Fiber Media Converter is connected to a remote office Ethernet switch. In all cases, multimode or single-mode fiber can be used. Fiber links can be extended up to 120km using single-mode fiber.

Ethernet to Fiber in a Campus Network

The use of chassis-based media converters is a cost effective means in providing fiber connectivity in a campus network. By consolidating Ethernet to fiber conversion in a rack mount media converter chassis, various types of fiber links can be brought into a single wiring closet platform. This simplifies deployment and maintenance and also provides a scalable means to grow your network as needed.

Managed Ethernet over Fiber Links

Manage your copper to fiber link with an MCR200 chassis housing a media converter and management module. Ideal for use in managed networks with low density fiber applications, this Managed Media Converter is connected across a fiber link to a remote media converter. The copper or fiber link on the managed standalone unit can provide vital information and status to network management tools such as SNMP.

Extend between two TP Gigabit Switches

Extend the network distance between two twisted pair Gigabit Switches
Two Gigabit Ethernet Media Converters can extend the distance between 1000Base-T Switches across a fiber link up to 120km in length.

Switch to Gigabit Server

Extend the network distance between a Gigabit Switche and a Gigabit File Server
Two Gigabit Ethernet Media Converters can extend the distance between a 1000Base-T Switch and a Gigabit File Server across a fiber link up to 120km in length.

Gigabit Mode-Conditioning Adapters - More Distance

Extend Gigabit to 550m over 62.5 micron Multimode Fiber
Gigabit across 62.5 micron MMF cable is normally limited to 275 meters. By adding mode-conditioning adapters and 1000baseLX media converters you can extend the distance up to 550 meters on MMF cable plant.

Extend the network distance between switches and file servers
Two Fast Ethernet Media Converters can extend the distance between UTP Switches and remote file servers across fiber links up to 120km in length.